Phil Davies

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Phil Davies

The third Ritz-Carlton super-yacht Luminara is to embark on its maiden voyage on July 3. The 452-passenger vessel is to sail from Monte Carlo to the port of Rome. The first sailing follows the successful completion of sea trials. The ship’s inaugural season in the Mediterranean will be followed by travelling through Africa and the Indian Ocean before starting Asia-Pacific itineraries in December. The all-suite ship will visit Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam; Osaka, Japan; and Bangkok, Thailand.

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Phil Davies

A new route from Birmingham to Budapest next summer will serve Tui’s Danube river cruises. The weekly Monday service from May 4 until September 2026 comes as the operator deploys three Tui River Cruises ships on the Danube for the first time. The vessels Isla, Maya and Skyla will all be based on the river for the full summer season with flights from Birmingham added following growing demand for river cruises in the central Europe region, according to the operator.

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Phil Davies

Loganair has started seasonal summer flights between Edinburgh and Guernsey for the first time since pre-pandemic 2019. The weekly summer service will run on Saturdays until September 13. Passengers can also use Loganair’s regional network via Southampton airport for longer or shorter stays on the Channel island. The launch follows collaboration between Loganair and Guernsey Ports to ensure the route meets the needs of both leisure and business travellers.

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Phil Davies

Aer Lingus is is to serve the Mexican resort of Cancun next winter. Three flights a week will run from Dublin between January 6 and April 29, 2026. The airline will deploy Airbus A330-300 wide body aircraft on the route, with connections from the UK and other points in Europe. The announcement of the new route comes as Ireland and Mexico mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Phil Davies

Sixty UK and Ireland travel agents have completed a tenth Brand USA megafam across 14 states. The Destination Immersion programme involved groups visiting 25 cities on six dedicated itineraries from New York to Texas. A finale in Philadelphia saw British and European agents meet up to celebrate their experiences, share insights, and immerse themselves in the city.